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Dimmer switch problem?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Craig Thomas, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. Craig Thomas

    Craig Thomas New Member

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    My dad has a 2005 Prius with 120k miles.
    I drove it for the first time last night.
    When I turn on the headlights, the indicator panel went dark.
    If I turned off the headlights the panelcame back on.
    Once it got dark, I was unable to see the speedomitor or the fuel gauge,
    If this was a "regular car" I would bet this was a dimmer switch problem.
    My dad must not drive it at night much.
    Any suggestions?
     
    #1 Craig Thomas, Jun 24, 2012
  2. El Dobro

    El Dobro A Member

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    Sounds like the wheel that adjusts the cluster brightness to me. Doesn't it have one?
     
    #2 El Dobro, Jun 24, 2012
  3. jabecker

    jabecker driver of Prii since 2005

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    Dimmer switch is the wheel on the console to the left of the steering wheel.
     
    #3 jabecker, Jun 24, 2012
  4. El Dobro

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    That's what I would check. Give it some exercise and maybe a shot of electrical contact cleaner.
     
    #4 El Dobro, Jun 24, 2012
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